Good morning, Matt Bonner has an advanced stat for sandwiches
That and much more in Tuesday’s NBA newsletter.
Good morning. Let’s basketball.
THE REASON THE INTERNET EXISTS: Matt Bonner has an advanced metric for sandwiches. (Plus lots more very Bonnery Bonner quotes.)
SEEMS LIKE A GOOD IDEA: The NBA will review its domestic violence policy in the wake of the NFL’s crisis. It’s worth noting that there are, unfortunately, a couple of relevant cases (James Johnson, Greg Oden) right now.
PAYING MARC: Is Marc Gasol worth the max?
GOOD FOR HIM: Darko Milicic leaves basketball for a career as a very tall kickboxer. David Kahn calls him the best kickboxer since Dux. “Frank Dux?” asks Chris Webber. “Yes,” says Kahn. “Good luck with that,” replies Webber.
WHY DIRK IS NOT FAIR: What does the best big man shooter in the NBA do during his offseason? He works on his shot release.
PANDA SHOES: Metta World Peace, playing in China this season, will wear shoes with pandas on them. If that’s legal. He’s definitely selling them. And the pandas do not detach. There are a permanent part of the shoe.
FROM RAJON TO RICKY: What Rubio should learn from Rondo to get paid.
GOOD QUESTION: What is Jimmy Butler worth to the Bulls?
AN INSPIRATION TO COURT INVADERS EVERYWHERE: In a heartwarming tale of boundary-flouting and dangerous lapses in judgement and security, Cleveland court invader James Blair will be allowed to attend Cavaliers games this season. He has also somewhere entered LeBron’s orbit. Just bizarre decision-making all around.
RIP CALDWELL JONES. Dwight Jaynes begins his remembrance: “Let me start by telling you Caldwell Jones was one of the most respected and downright beloved NBA players I’ve ever been around.” The Joneses are maybe the first family of the NBA, with four brothers playing in the league. Caldwell was the best of them.
DAVID ALDRIDGE'S MORNING TIP! Really enjoyed the thoughts on Kawhi Leonard's unique situation.
ON COACH K’S ADVANTAGE: SI’s Brian Hamilton makes a point I hadn’t in my defense of Coach K (ugh even typing that makes this Maryland-born fella feel dirty) -- so what if coaching Team USA proffers a recruiting advantage? It’s a perk of a tough, time-intensive job.
LANCE STEPHENSON HAS A SINGLE. And there is a video. With a Larry Johnson jersey.
QUESTIONS THAT KEEP MIKE MALONE AWAKE AT NIGHT: Can Rudy Gay remain efficient?
Happy Tuesday. See you next time.
